Pools and Beaches

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The Concord Health Department licenses and inspects all public and semi-public swimming pools for compliance with the minimum standards for swimming pools, according to the MGL 105 CMR 435.000. For additional guidance documents and program updates please visit the Mass DPH- Division of Community Sanitation website.

Please be aware of the 2010 ADA Accessibility Requirements for Existing Swimming Pools at Hotels and Other Public Accommodations.


Pool Operators: If you plan to operate a Swimming Pool in 2025, you may use the Pool Inspection sheet to prepare for your upcoming inspection. 
 
swimming Please be advised that you are required to schedule an appointment with our office to review your facility prior to              opening. Please schedule your pre-operational inspection by April 17, 2025.  Pre-operational pool inspections are              scheduled for the weeks of Monday May 1st - Thursday May 22nd, if you intend on opening for the Memorial Day          Weekend. 

 It is important that you have your pool ready for these inspections. If your pool is not in full compliance with all pool        code requirements at the time of your inspection, your permit will not be issued.  

All re-inspections required will be charged a $100 fee prior to scheduling.

Pool Permitting Link: Permitting

Permit Requirements: Virginia Graeme Baker Compliance Certification & Certified Pool Operator Certification.

Pool Demolition Requirements: Swimming Pool Demolition Guidelines

Bathing Beaches
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The Concord Health Department licenses and inspects all public and semi-public bathing beaches within the Town of Concord. Bathing beaches are required to meet the MGL Minimum Standards for Bathing Beaches 105 CMR 445.000. Beaches are tested weekly from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Please see MDPH's beach webpage and Marine and Freshwater Beaches- Information for Boards of Health for more information on beach testing and beach closures.  

If water testing results indicate a bacterial count that exceeds allowable limits, the Concord Board of Health will post a warning sign that reads "Swimming May Cause Illness." Subsequent testing will be performed until the bacterial count has returned to "within normal limits." All warning postings will be removed at that time.

sand castleMass.gov came out with an interactive beach water quality dashboard to see all public beaches, closures, and results: Interactive Beach Water Quality Dashboard | Mass.gov

The phone number for state beach water quality is 617-626-4972, the recording is updated daily.                                           

Beach Permitting Link: Permitting                      

Walden Pond

Walden Pond is a state-run facility and is inspected by The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). 

Notice: Walden Pond Main Beach Closure – Summer 2025

  • The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced that Walden Pond’s Main Beach will be closed to the public for the Summer 2025 season due to ongoing construction and safety concerns.
  • Red Cross Beach will remain open as an unguarded swimming area.
  • For more information, please see the DCR's official advisory:
  • If you have further questions, please contact the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation at 617-626-1250 or mass.parks@mass.gov.